David Adamson

Dr. David Adamson is an Associate Professor of International Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in the UK, with an honorary position at the University of Liverpool. A specialist in decision-making under risk and uncertainty, he focuses on agricultural economics, biosecurity, climate change, and water resource management. His research bridges policy analysis, economic modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• PhD, The University of Queensland (Australia)
• Master of Natural Resource Economics, The University of Queensland (Australia)
• Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, University of New England (Australia)

Research interests emphasize one-health economics, sustainable water policies, and trade-related risk mitigation. He has advised international organizations like the OIE, USDA, and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, focusing on biosecurity, climate adaptation, and equitable resource allocation.

Notable awards include the ARC DECRA Fellowship (2016–2020) and the International Giner de los Ríos Program Fellowship (2019). His work addresses complex challenges such as transboundary animal disease control, water trading mechanisms, and the socio-economic impacts of environmental policies.

Teaching and supervision include roles at RAU, the UK, and China, with extensive experience as a PhD external examiner. He contributes to policy reviews for UKRI, ARC, and CONICYT, emphasizing robust frameworks for managing uncertainty in resource governance.